ice storm

noun

Definition of ice stormnext
as in snowstorm

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Recent Examples of ice storm Winter weather warnings are in effect for about half a dozen states through early Saturday, while ice storm warnings remain in place across much of northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan through Saturday afternoon. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 Despite the horrid ice storm, Karahan found something that drew him in. — Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026 When ice storms disrupted that supplier's deliveries, there was no backup. — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 24 Mar. 2026 During the beginning and tail end of winter, when the temperatures fluctuate more widely day by day, ice storms can hit hard and fast. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice storm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice storm
  1. snowstorm
  2. blizzard
  3. weather
  4. tempest
  5. thunderstorm
Noun
  • It was not known why the anchor failed, but the heavy snowstorm was not a direct factor, according to the statement, which commended the college students for their love of the outdoors and preparation for the climbing trip.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Cold air has to be in place, and only then does a whopper of a snowstorm become possible.
    — Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of snowstorm
Noun
  • Even that admission was packaged amid a blizzard of other finger-pointing.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Much of the money from the candidates and outside groups funded a blizzard of negative advertising.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of blizzard
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  • Delegates are expected to focus on carrying out existing climate pledges, expanding renewable energy and helping poorer countries adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather.
    — Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • There were also declines in places that saw major weather disasters, like western North Carolina and Hawaii.
    — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of weather
Noun
  • Something similar must also occur amid the virtual tempest of higher temperatures.
    — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • We’re told that Robert tried to swim after his parents in the middle of a tempest while holding his war hammer.
    — Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of tempest
Noun
  • In Brookhaven, heavy rain and a large amount of hail from a severe thunderstorm appeared to turn a street into an icy river Thursday afternoon.
    — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Pleasant Hill office issued 545 severe thunderstorm warnings and 89 tornado warnings this year, for a total of 634 warnings.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of thunderstorm

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“Ice storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice%20storm. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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